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August 16, 2023

33 bodies recovered following landslide at jade mine in Burma: Rescuers continue search for 3 missing people

A landslide at a jade mine in Burma led to dozens of deaths. Officials have recovered 33 bodies and are searching for three others who are believed to be missing.

August 16, 2023

China appears to be constructing airstrip on disputed South China Sea island that is also claimed by Taiwan

An airstrip appears to be being constructed by China on a disputed island in the South China Sea. The island is also claimed by Taiwan and Vietnam.

August 16, 2023

US ruled Montana officials can no longer ignore its climate change contributions

In a first-of-its-kind trial, a judge ruled that officials in Montana, home to some of the world’s largest coal reserves, must constitutionally protect residents from climate change.

August 16, 2023

World’s largest lake in Venezuela now a polluted wasteland due to pollution, oil, toxic algae, experts say

Human and aquatic life are being threatened by Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo, following decades of oil exploitation and a lack of nearby waste treatment plants, according to a professor.

August 15, 2023

NASA says July was hottest month on record since 1880

NASA scientists at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies reported last July was hotter than any other month in the global temperature record dating back to 1880.

August 15, 2023

Brazilians left without electricity after widespread blackout hits 19 states

An investigation is underway after a blackout hit several north and northeast regions of Brazil. While power was restored in some areas, many other regions remain without electricity.

August 15, 2023

Add a splash of color to your yard with a sunflower garden: Tips for planting, maintaining the flower

Sunflowers are a great flower for beginner gardeners since they don't require a lot of maintenance. However, there are things you should know before planting.

August 14, 2023

Trump blasts Biden's 'no comment' response to Hawaii wildfires: 'absolutely horrible and unacceptable'

Former President Trump blasted President Biden's "no comment" response to the Maui wildfires

August 14, 2023

Karine Jean-Pierre fumbles Hawaii senators' names, calls Sen. Hirono 'he'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre fumbled both Hawaiian senators' names during the press conference following the deadly wildfires in Maui.

August 14, 2023

Italian mudslide covers roads of small town with debris, water

A mudslide in Bardonecchia, Italy, sent water and debris into the roads. Authorities in Italy claim all of the residents were accounted for.